1998 BMW Z3 1.9L Petrol · S560 BWH
1998 BMW Z3 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1998. Recorded mileage 99,611 miles. MOT valid until 26/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW Z3
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1895cc
S560 BWH Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 99,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S560 BWH Mileage History
- 31/07/200622,322 mi
- 25/07/200726,387 mi+4,065 mi
- 25/07/200726,387 mi
- 24/07/200829,111 mi+2,724 mi
- 15/07/200932,930 mi+3,819 mi
- 21/07/201037,172 mi+4,242 mi
- 10/11/201037,884 mi+712 mi
- 26/10/201138,941 mi+1,057 mi
- 06/10/201249,168 mi+10,227 mi
- 04/11/201250,329 mi+1,161 mi
- 02/11/201357,861 mi+7,532 mi
- 02/11/201357,861 mi
- 13/11/201468,492 mi+10,631 mi
- 13/11/201468,492 mi
- 21/10/201573,983 mi+5,491 mi
- 21/10/201573,983 mi
- 15/10/201680,241 mi+6,258 mi
- 06/11/201792,074 mi+11,833 mi
- 08/11/201792,074 mi
- 10/11/201894,995 mi+2,921 mi
- 08/04/201995,009 mi+14 mi
- 16/04/202095,450 mi+441 mi
- 14/05/202195,728 mi+278 mi
- 14/04/202295,882 mi+154 mi
- 14/03/202596,666 mi+784 mi
- 28/04/202596,822 mi+156 mi
- 07/04/202699,611 mi+2,789 mi
- 18/04/202699,611 mi
Average of roughly 3,920 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
S560 BWH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW Z3 (S560 BWH) between July 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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